Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 Data Center Internal HDD | 22TB or 24TB | 3.5-Inch SATA 6Gb/s | 7200 RPM | 512MB Cache | Up to 291 MB/s (22TB) or 298 MB/s (24TB)

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 Data Center Internal HDD | 22TB or 24TB | 3.5-Inch SATA 6Gb/s | 7200 RPM | 512MB Cache | Up to 291 MB/s (22TB) or 298 MB/s (24TB) 

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 is a 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive available in 22TB and 24TB capacities. Both options use a SATA 6Gb/s interface and are designed for servers, backup repositories and storage arrays that operate around the clock. The 22TB model delivers sustained transfers of up to 291 MB/s, while the 24TB model delivers up to 298 MB/s and provides an additional 2TB of raw storage in the same drive bay. Both drives combine a 7200 RPM spindle, 512MB cache and conventional magnetic recording (CMR). This makes them suitable for writing scheduled backups, restoring server images and transferring large media files. Western Digital rates both capacities for 24/7 operation and workloads of up to 550 TB per year, counting data read from and written to each drive. For an existing array, use the model number to match the drive to your system’s compatibility list. Choose WUH722422ALE6L4 / 0F62785 for 22TB or WUH722424ALE6L4 / 0F62796 for 24TB. Both are SATA models with a 512e sector format.

Key Features

• Two Capacity Options: Choose 22TB or 24TB per drive to meet your storage target within the available number of bays.
• Sustained Transfer Performance: The 22TB model supports up to 291 MB/s and the 24TB model supports up to 298 MB/s for sequential transfers.
• SATA 6Gb/s Connectivity: Connects to a compatible SATA controller or storage backplane in a server, NAS or disk enclosure.
• HelioSeal and CMR Technology: Both capacities use a helium-sealed design and conventional magnetic recording to store large datasets in a standard 3.5-inch bay.
• OptiNAND and ArmorCache: Onboard non-volatile memory helps preserve data held in the drive’s write cache during an unexpected power interruption.
• Enterprise Workload Rating: Each drive supports up to 550 TB of annual data transfers across reads and writes.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Series: Ultrastar DC HC580
• Product Type: Data center internal hard disk drive
• 22TB Variant: Model WUH722422ALE6L4, part number 0F62785, maximum sustained transfer rate of 291 MB/s
• 24TB Variant: Model WUH722424ALE6L4, part number 0F62796, maximum sustained transfer rate of 298 MB/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Sector Format: 512e, with 512-byte logical sectors
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Data Buffer: 512MB
• Average Rotational Latency: 4.16ms
• Recording Technology: CMR with energy-assisted magnetic recording
• Drive Configuration: Base (SE)
• Annual Workload Rating: Up to 550 TB per drive
• Operating Schedule: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise Backup Repositories: Keep full backups, recovery images and historical backup sets available for restoration.
• Business File Servers: Provide shared storage for project folders, department records and large media libraries.
• Media Archives: Keep production footage and completed projects online for editing teams that need to retrieve older material.
• Cloud and Distributed Storage: Add capacity to compatible storage nodes used for file or object storage.

Benefits of Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580

• More Storage per Enclosure: Four 22TB drives provide 88TB of raw capacity. Four 24TB drives provide 96TB in the same number of bays, before formatting and RAID overhead.
• Clear Backup Planning: Use the sustained transfer rate of your selected model as a starting point when estimating backup and restore times.
• Protection for Cached Writes: ArmorCache helps protect data the drive has already received and is preparing to write to disk.

Why Choose the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580?

• For an Existing 22TB Array: The 22TB option is a practical choice when your system vendor lists WUH722422ALE6L4 for an expansion or replacement.
• For a System with Limited Bays: The 24TB option adds 2TB of raw capacity per bay over the 22TB model, which can be useful when all available slots are allocated.
• For Around-the-Clock Access: Both models carry the same annual workload rating and support continuous operation, so you can choose capacity according to your storage requirements.

Compatibility and Important Considerations

• Capacity Selection: Each option is one internal HDD. Match the capacity, model number and part number to the drive you intend to order.
• Host Compatibility: Confirm that your server, NAS or RAID controller supports the selected capacity, SATA interface and 512e sector format. For managed storage systems, check the vendor’s approved drive list.
• Usable Storage: The advertised capacity is raw decimal capacity. Formatting, RAID parity and reserved space affect how much storage is available to applications.
• Transfer Rates: SATA 6Gb/s describes the interface speed. The drive’s maximum sustained rate depends on the capacity selected. Actual throughput varies with disk location, access pattern and array activity.
• Workload Calculation: Include backup writes, verification reads and restores when comparing expected use with the 550 TB/year rating.

Why Buy from IT Splendid (UAE)?

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Select the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 22TB (0F62785) or 24TB (0F62796) to match your storage system and capacity requirements. Both options provide 7200 RPM operation, a 512MB cache and enterprise SATA connectivity for always-on business storage across the UAE.